Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by blackangold
I agree, very raw indeed, but what's the worst that could happen?
Do you know how things become un-raw? They get thrown into the fire.
agreed...

Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder

Originally Posted by blackangold

I agree, very raw indeed, but what's the worst that could happen?.

The worst that can happen is he sucks worse than White and Robinson, his confidence gets shot to **** and he never recovers and it ruins his career, becomes a 2nd round bust, and we lose even more games taking us out of the playoff race.

Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder

Originally Posted by blackangold

Wouldn't agree that Dixon is better than SJB. The coaching staff might agree with your assessment here but no one knows what goes on in practice. Personally I liked Dixon in the pre-season but he has been roughed up this year by WRs. If your going to let a rookie fail and get experience then why wouldn't you let SJB be the guy?

I agree that SJB should be "The Guy" in there getting the experience and getting used to the speed of the NFL game. Like someone already stated, beat the rawness out of him with NFL snaps. Is the coaching staff scared to death with SJB being thrown to the fire and killing his confidence? If that's the case, his confidence should already be shot watching Dixon steal his snaps from the sidelines.

And we'll have to agree to disagree on who is better between Dixon & SJB. I'm basing my argument for Dixon being the better rookie CB only on which one of them is getting more regular season NFL snaps. I mean, seriously, shouldn't the coaches be playing the best personnel at each position to win NFL football games?

Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder

Originally Posted by Danno

The worst that can happen is he sucks worse than White and Robinson, his confidence gets shot to **** and he never recovers and it ruins his career, becomes a 2nd round bust, and we lose even more games taking us out of the playoff race.

Other than that I don't see a downside.

If he gets burnt and loses confidence, thus never recovering he'll never make it anyway.

The most confident player on the D needs to be the CB, but they all get beat, the good ones learn and come back for more.

Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder

Originally Posted by blackangold

If he gets burnt and loses confidence, thus never recovering he'll never make it anyway.

The most confident player on the D needs to be the CB, but they all get beat, the good ones learn and come back for more.

As far as him being bad and hurting the team... lol

Can't get any worse with Robinson/White/Dixon.

You keep saying it couldn't get worse, but it most certainly can.

The coaches jobs are on the line, they will play the players they feel gives them the best chance to win. I'm sure SJB will start or get playing time when the coaches feel he's ready. Obviously he's not better than White, Robinson or Dixon yet.

I didn't verify on replay but someone stated SJB was the one who blew the play on the Lions final TD. Probably incorrect but thats what was said. I just don't have the stomach to re-watch it again right now.

Re: New Orleans Saints' search for second starting cornerback failed from the start: Larry Holder

Originally Posted by Danno

You keep saying it couldn't get worse, but it most certainly can.

The coaches jobs are on the line, they will play the players they feel gives them the best chance to win. I'm sure SJB will start or get playing time when the coaches feel he's ready. Obviously he's not better than White, Robinson or Dixon yet.

I didn't verify on replay but someone stated SJB was the one who blew the play on the Lions final TD. Probably incorrect but thats what was said. I just don't have the stomach to re-watch it again right now.

It was me that mentioned it, It's unclear who was at fault for the TD

SJB was lined up over the receiver and then stood there whilst he ran along the back line of the endzone, could have been the safeties job to cover that area as he came crashing down on the drag route along the goal line of the endzone

Once again, confusion in the secondary
It looked like SJB was expecting to cover the flats, when the WR scored he kinda just put his arms out like "who the hell was supposed to be there?"